Inspector-repairer vs line inspector

The differences between inspector-repairers and line inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an inspector-repairer has an average salary of $50,492, which is higher than the $27,718 average annual salary of a line inspector.

The top three skills for an inspector-repairer include safety regulations, repair defects and inspection process. The most important skills for a line inspector are basic math, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Inspector-repairer vs line inspector overview

	Inspector-Repairer	Line Inspector
Yearly salary	$50,492	$27,718
Hourly rate	$24.27	$13.33
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	20,093	62,183
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 31%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Inspector-repairer vs line inspector salary

Inspector-repairers and line inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Inspector-Repairer	Line Inspector
Average salary	$50,492	$27,718
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $69,000	Between $21,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between inspector-repairer and line inspector education

There are a few differences between an inspector-repairer and a line inspector in terms of educational background:

	Inspector-Repairer	Line Inspector
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 31%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Inspector-repairer vs line inspector demographics

Here are the differences between inspector-repairers' and line inspectors' demographics:

	Inspector-Repairer	Line Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 67.1% Female, 32.9%	Male, 53.0% Female, 47.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% Asian, 8.5% White, 57.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 11.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 8.0% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between inspector-repairer and line inspector duties and responsibilities

Inspector-repairer example responsibilities.

Process and manage for MRB non-conforming products.
Conduct dimensional and visual inspections procedures on CMM machines to ensure geometrical characteristics of the product are in specification.
Prepare non-conformance reports with accurate document data for non- conforming materials for evaluation and disposition.

Line inspector example responsibilities.

Inspect and certify all Honda accord auto parts.
Conduct conformity inspections, and coordinate inspection reviews with FAA & AFPRO.
Develop and maintain controls to ensure adherence to QA procedures and policies.
Develop and administer QA and inspection training programs for incoming material and production operations.
Perform visual external corrosion and internal erosion inspection utilizing NDT techniques on process piping and equipment during refinery turnarounds.
Require strong knowledge of manufacturing procedures and operations, including ISO standards and specifications.

Inspector-repairer vs line inspector skills

Common inspector-repairer skills

Safety Regulations, 31%
Repair Defects, 27%
Inspection Process, 9%
Comparators, 8%
Technical Manuals, 6%
Circuit Boards, 5%

Common line inspector skills

Basic Math, 23%
Quality Standards, 9%
Safety Regulations, 8%
Production Lines, 7%
GMP, 7%
Assembly Line, 6%